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Organized in 1888 - 100% Volunteer - Bedford Virginia

10/28/2026

Posting again - Sale ends midnight October 31st!

🍂🚒 BFD STORE FALL CLEANOUT! 🚒🍂

We’re making room for some NEW BFD merchandise, so it’s time to clean out some of our current inventory!

For the month of October:

🔥 $15 OFF Full House Hoodies
Use discount code: HOODIE

👕 BFD T-Shirts — 2 for $25
Mix and match available shirts!
Use discount code: FALL26

🛒 Shop online: bedfordfd.myshopify.com

Both discount codes are good through midnight on October 31st.

Sizes and quantities are limited, and once some of these designs are gone, they may be gone for good!

As always, thank you for supporting the Bedford Fire Department. We appreciate seeing BFD represented throughout our community!

🍁 Happy Fall from BFD! 🍁

10/25/2026

•Backcountry Rescue•

7:12PM Company 1 along with SOC, BCoFR County 10, and Medic 14-13 was dispatched to Sharp Top Mountain for the report of a hiker that had fallen and was complaining of injuries. Support 1 with four personnel responded and located the patient at the summit of the mountain. Crews completed patient assessment and prepared a wheeled stokes basket so the patient could be removed from the mountain safely. With the assistance of the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, patient was safely brought down the mountain to the awaiting medic unit where the injured hiker was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. All units cleared the scene at 9:00PM.

10/11/2026

•Working Fire•

11:17am- Company 1 was dispatched to the 500 block of Westview Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. Chief 1 was first to arrive to find a single-story wood frame private dwelling with smoke showing from the Charlie side, upgrading the incident to a “working fire”. Wagon 1 (w/5) assumed fire attack while Ladder 1 (w/5) handled the primary and secondary search’s and ventilation. A very large unconscious dog was located by Wagon 1's crew during fire attack, and with the help of L1’s crew, was swiftly removed and handed over to EMS outside. Engine 1 (w/4) assisted with water supply and ventilation. Engine 51 (Forest) relieved Wagon 1's crew and assisted with overhaul operations while Tower 5 (Forest) established the RIT (rapid intervention team) in front of the residence. Engine 91 (Montvale) was assigned salvage, removing valuable items from the home to prevent further loss. The scene was turned over to the Bedford County Fire Marshals Office for investigation.

⭐️The dog was revived on scene and transported to a nearby emergency veterinarian for further evaluation. 👏

Forest Fire Department
Montvale Fire Department
Bedford County Fire and Rescue
Bedford County Fire Marshals office
Bedford VA Police Department

10/08/2026

11:24am- Units responded to the 400blk of North Bridge Street for a MVC with reported injuries. Engine (w/3) and Rescue 1 (w/4) responded. E1 arrived first to find a single vehicle hanging over an 8ft retaining wall. The driver had self-extricated and was transported to Roanoke Memorial by Medic 14-1 with non life-threatening injuries. The scene was turned over to the Town of Bedford Police Department who are investigating.

10/06/2026

This evening members of the BFD are attending the National Night Out in Downtown Bedford. To our surprise we were signed up to compete against the Bedford VA Police Department in a Tug of War contest. Bedford’s Bravest came out on top winning 2 of 3 rounds.

10/02/2026

•Working Fire•

11:37pm - Company 1 was dispatched to the area of Elmo’s Road and Appleseed Road for report of a structure fire. Command 1 arrived with BCoFR Medic 14-1 to find an approximate 600 square foot garage/work shop with fire showing from the roof, marking the incident a working fire. Engine 1 (with four) arrived assuming fire attack. Ladder 1 (with six) handled the search and softening the structure. Utility (with 2) arrived with manpower. BCoFR County 10 was assigned safety. BCoFR Medic 14-1 and Medic 14 were assigned Medical. Tanker 1 (with 2) assisted with supplying Engine 1 with water along with Tanker 8 (Moneta), and Tanker 91 (Montvale). Engine 8 secured a water supply at a nearby pond successfully pulling a draft utilizing 40’ of hard suction hose. Engine 131 (Stewartsville) arrived and assisted with the extensive overhaul. Crews operated on scene for just under two hours. There were no injuries to report. The fire is being investigated by Bedford County Fire Marshals Office.

Moneta Volunteer Fire Department
Montvale Volunteer Fire Company
Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Dept
Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue

10/02/2026

🍂🚒 BFD STORE FALL CLEANOUT! 🚒🍂

We’re making room for some NEW BFD merchandise, so it’s time to clean out some of our current inventory!

For the month of October:

🔥 $15 OFF Full House Hoodies
Use discount code: HOODIE

👕 BFD T-Shirts — 2 for $25
Mix and match available shirts!
Use discount code: FALL26

🛒 Shop online: bedfordfd.myshopify.com

Both discount codes are good through midnight on October 31st.

Sizes and quantities are limited, and once some of these designs are gone, they may be gone for good!

As always, thank you for supporting the Bedford Fire Department. We appreciate seeing BFD represented throughout our community!

🍁 Happy Fall from BFD! 🍁

09/23/2026

••Working Fire••

09.22.2026 7:43pm - Company 1 was dispatched to Bellevue Road in Company 5’s (Forest) first due as the 2nd due and RIT Company for a residential structure fire.

Engine 1 (with four) was already assigned to a possible gas leak in the Town. After determining there were no hazards, Engine 1 quickly cleared and responded. Ladder 1 (with six) and Tanker 1 (with three) also responded.

While en route, Bedford Communications alerted Chief 5 that multiple calls were being received reporting the fire. Units arrived to find heavy fire conditions.

All three Bedford crews assisted with fire attack, salvage, and extensive overhaul operations. Bedford units operated on scene for approximately 3.5 hours before returning to the Town. A lot of hard work was put in by everyone operating on scene.

While Bedford units were committed to the incident, Engine 8 and Chief 8 (Moneta Volunteer Fire Department) moved to Company 1’s station to provide coverage for the Town.

Departments operating on scene, or associated with the incident:
Forest Fire Department
Brookville-Timberlake Fire Department
Bedford County Fire & Rescue
Lyn-Dan Heights Fire Department
Boonsboro Fire Department

09/19/2026

Another successful Centerfest in downtown Bedford today. We thank everyone for stopping by our both to say hi and tour some of our apparatus.

09/12/2026

••WORKING FIRE••

09/11/26 8:41pm- Company 1 was dispatched for a reported structure fire in the 700 block of Old Mill Rd. Command 1 arrived to find a single story residential structure with smoke showing, marking it a working fire and establishing command.

Engine 1 arrived and began fire attack, while Rescue 1 along with BCoFR 14-1 conducted primary search and set up ventilation. Primary and secondary searches were clear. Fire was marked under control with no injuries to firefighters or residents, the fire is being investigated by the Bedford County Fire Marshals Office.

Departments operating on scene with Company 1:
Moneta Volunteer Fire Department
Forest Fire Department
Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue
Big Island Emergency Crew, Inc.

Address

315 Bedford Avenue
Bedford, VA
24523

Website

http://www.bedfordfd.com/, https://bedfordfd.myshopify.com/, https://firerescue.bedfordcountyva.gov/about-us/volunteer/f

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